Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35,859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in May
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in May
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

NWINorwich Arpt
BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

Lufthansa
Good (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
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The New England Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£38+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.35. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.35. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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